What is 35/12 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{35}{12}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{12} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{35}{12} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{12} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{140}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $60$. The GCD of $140$ and $60$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{60 \div 20} = \frac{7}{3}$

Answer $\frac{35}{12}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{7}{3}$

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